I'm always in search of the cosmopolitan lifestyle on the Eastside. As a Bellevue-ite, I don't like traveling across either bridge to find cool things to do . Be surprised at all there is to do on the Eastside. The Eastside; it's more than a place, it's a lifestyle.

It seems like there is more to do on the Eastside every day.
One event of note is actually in Kirkland,but ..it’s VERY IMPORTANT because it benefits animals. This is very close to my heart because I love animals and support wholeheartedly

Opening Gala: Wednesday, July 8th, 6-9pm — RSVP appreciated.
THIS IS CASUAL DRESS, DROP IN AND COME AS YOU ARE.
View the outstanding selection of art on the gallery web site:
http://www.howardmandville.com/Pages/Artist%20pages/artRescue.html
You may participate, even if you can’t come to the event in person.
The artists are donating 10% from each sale to Pasado’s Safe Haven.

Come Taste the Wine!
If you love a good red wine, please think about purchasing some Rally Red,
a special limited bottling by Pondera Winery to benefit Pasado’s.
Label artist Connie Townsend and winemaker Shane Howard
will be pouring Rally Red and signing bottles on opening night.
A Syrah Blend — Only 100 cases — $25/bottle $300/case
Pre-orders accepted – 3 Bottle minimum order
Wine may be purchased during the opening reception at the gallery
or by calling the Pondera Winery at 425-825-3917
Pondera Winery will donate 25% to Pasado’s.

Please take a look and then rally round the cause.
We look forward to your call or your visit.
Art to the Rescue will be featured at
Howard/Mandville Gallery through July 16th.

To learn more about Pasado’s Safe Haven
http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/

Did you know that you can now enjoy outdoor movies in Bellevue this Summer? Tuesday nights will feature a family friendly ( I guess that means no adult movies?) flick starting at dusk.

Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, a bag of popcorn and some soda and head to the park to enjoy
free outdoor movies this summer. Films will be shown under the stars on a 25-foot screen. An
eight-week series begins Tuesday, July 7 in Downtown Park before moving to Eastgate Park ball
field on August 11. Movies are family-friendly and carry a PG rating. While taking in a free flick
you can also support a great cause. Each movie night is themed with a different charity benefit.
Please bring donated items to support the organization of the night.